Darius Slay of the Detroit Lions just released some bulletin board material for this upcoming season. After today’s practice, Slay shared his desire to change his nickname. Slay has played well in his two years as a pro earning the nickname “Big Play Slay” yet that name is no longer big enough for Slay, who has bigger plans.
Slay told The Detroit Free Press that he can cover anyone in the world, channeling the desire to change his nickname.
“I can cover anybody on the planet. I am The Earth. Call me The Earth.”
I guess we will call Slay whatever he wants to be called although nicknames are better when someone else gives them to you. I also can think of a few people who might have some objections to Slay’s new self-proclaimed nickname. Demaryius Thomas, Larry Fitzgerald, Alshon Jeffery, Jordy Nelson and Amari Cooper will all have the chance to face “The Earth” this season. We will see if any of them can make Slay eat his words.
HT: NFL